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Apple just can’t seem to catch a break on the iPhone 4 (except when it comes to profit, that is) -- the company announced today that manufacturing problems are delaying the white model of the handset yet again.
MacRumors is reporting that Apple has issued a brief statement regarding availability of the white model of iPhone 4, and it’s not good news to those waiting. Even though a few white iPhone 4s clearly exist as shown in some unboxing photos and videos earlier this month, they’ve become as elusive as the Sasquatch (otherwise known as Bigfoot). If you want one, chances are you’ll be waiting until later this year.
“White models of Apple's new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year,” Apple revealed. “The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected.”
Potential customers were disappointed to discover that the white iPhone 4 was unavailable during last month’s launch, then were further disappointed when Apple again promised them for late July. “Quality control issues related to the white coloring on the front glass” has been widely cited as the reason for the delay.
So how about it, white iPhone 4 fans: Do you plan to wait until “later this year” to get one? Or is it “three strikes, you’re out” for you and now you’ll settle for the black model? Chime in with your thoughts in the comments.
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slashfla
July 24, 2010 at 4:00am
Can you say pending-redesign ? why release something new wit that pesky "antenna" issue. i suspect the white iphone will be sporting the new and improved design.
oliverhear
July 23, 2010 at 11:13pm
people are exited for new iphone version .they are just waiting for launch of iphone .
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Paul K
July 23, 2010 at 11:16am
I would like a navy blue iPhone. Why just black and white? If Apple can make the ipod nano available in a range of colors, why can't they do the same for the iphone?
lvavila
July 23, 2010 at 11:05am
Yeah, I will wait. I want to see what the white ones look like before upgrading to an iPhone 4. As I am a happy white 3gs/32 owner, I am in no huge hurry as iOS4 makes makes my current cell feel new again. As a Microsoft c# coder I love my new iPad+GoogleDocs for helping me streamline documents, proposals and web demos. I am more impatient to get iOS4 on my iPad. Life is good.
Pierce
July 23, 2010 at 11:03am
I really want the white one, but i also really want one to begin with and black isnt much of a step down :P
If I was to buy the black one now, would i be able to exchange it for a white one for a small fee? id be willing to have to end up paying 100$ extra in the end :P call me crazy but i really like the white shininess :D
MooseMats
July 23, 2010 at 10:24am
Since I am color blind and probably couldn't tell the difference between the perfect white and the slightly off white "rejects" anyway, I'd be happy to take one of the less than pristine ones right now;-) Seriously!
